Submitting Per Diem Invoices Is Now Even Easier
You’ve probably heard that the FMC has released its final rule regarding the proper billing and payment requirements for detention and demurrage. The changes clearly outline the information that must be included for an invoice to be valid. The new statement also requires that invoices should be issued to either:
- The person for whose account the billing party provided ocean transportation of storage of cargo, and who contracted with the billing party for the ocean transportation or storage of cargo, OR:
- The Consignee
The rule also states that the invoice can only be billed to one of the entities specified above, not both, and it cannot be issued to any other person, including motor carriers.
In anticipation of the changes, we have released a per diem reconciliation program to help our customers identify incorrectly issued invoices and pay only valid ones in compliance with the FMC rules. The program creates significant savings for customers by catching invoices that are not compliant with the new regulations. If you find that your accessorial costs for demurrage and detention are rising, perhaps you are paying invalid invoices.
AV customers have two options for submitting their invoices.
- Through Coreviz, our supply chain visibility software
- Through email by sending to [email protected]
The convenient email process removes our customer as the middleman and ensures all invoices are paid only if found compliant with the new FMC ruling. The email activates a speedy but thorough audit of the invoice(s) and payment on behalf of the customer if warranted.
Recently, we featured an article on our website that provides an overview of the FMC final rule on detention and demurrage. To see it, click our blog on the new FMC ruling.
Finally, if we can help you implement a per diem or demurrage program at your company, please contact us at [email protected].